In this episode, Shawnae is back to continue her story of dating digitally. She recounts anecdotal stories from her interactions with men who exhibited questionable behavior, ranging from dishonesty about relationships to problematic and aggressive conduct. We cover signs such as lack of transparency, impulsiveness, and poor empathy. Valuable safet…

Hi friends! This is part one of two with my lovely friend Shawnae Wilson! Shawnae is on the podcast to chat about what dating is like in Las Vegas. (Shawnae is now taken but was not during this recording.) She and I discuss the challenges and peculiarities of dating apps, share personal dating stories, and emphasize the importance of dating with in…

Since last year, a few life long friends walked out of my life for reasons, I'm still confused about today. Having friends of any length of time, walk out is hard. Sometimes, friendship breakups are more heartbreaking than romantic relationships. I feel that this topic is important to discuss because during this phase of life, I notice that many pe…

Hi Friends! Today on the podcast, I chat with Jake Avila. Whom many know as one of the amazing bartenders at Millennium FANDOM BAR - Las Vegas Fandom Bar. Jake and I met years ago at Bad Owl where he was the barista there (he made bomb ass Butterbrews by the way). Jake shares insights into the transition from making coffee to mixing cocktails, emph…

Hello Friends!! Caroline Lopez is on the podcast today. We met through her Youtube channel and our old apartment complex. Caroline shares her life journey, and her decision not to have children, which was influenced by a challenging childhood and a traumatic ectopic pregnancy. We also touch upon societal pressures and personal judgments regarding t…

Hello friends! Welcome back to Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy. In today's episode, I chat with my friend Rachel about being a teen mom and her journey through motherhood as a young adult. Being a teen mom is not easy. You're still finding yourself while raising a baby, and essentailly still growing up. Tune in to hear Rachel's story and powerful message…

Hello everyone! On this episode, we talk about Valentine's Day! Valentine’s Day has been around for centuries and in modern day, we take Valentines to the extreme. From corporations exploiting Valentines for their own gain, and couples one upping each other for social media views, likes, and comments. All in all, for this Valentine’s Day, show the …

Hi friends!! Welcome welcome welcome to a new era of Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy! I'm so sorry for going ghost on you all towards the end of 2023. I've been going through a ton of life things. I've been also mulling around the idea of new content flow. New episode ideas. New solo episodes. NEW EVERYTHING. The name and idea is still the same. Being in…

Today on the podcast, Linds Russell shares her story of what it’s like to have epilepsy. Linds has a form of epilepsy that is a branch developed from a brain injury that gives her seizures. She wants to share her story for the listeners of the podcast so that they know they are not alone. Thank you so much for being vulnerable today and for being o…

Being a first generation American can be a culture shock to many. Dale Lacambacal is a first generation Asian American from the Philippines and came to America when he was only 8 years old. There was so much culture shock- such as the big yellow school busses kids took to school instead of white small vans, different food Dale brought to school, an…

Ever wonder what it's like being a producer on movies, music videos, and anything in between? Today, I have Guillermo and Rose on the podcast to chat all things producing! We discuss the nitty gritty and the fun aspects of what it's like being a producer. We also discuss SAG-AFTRA strike and how to support actors and indie films during this time. W…

When Ashley Nickerson was in her teens, she was diagnosed with a form of childhood leukemia called acute lymphoblastic leukemia. This changed the trajedtory of Ashley's high school life dramatically. However, she still had amazing friends, family, and support within this time where she can still experience high school, and walk the stage on time. A…

We all know about therapy, but what about a life coach? Are life coach's worth it? Do we need one in our 30s? What is the difference between a life coach and a therapist? I chat with Ashley DelBello, an intuitive life and business coach who help those overcome perfectionism, people-plesaing tendencies and self-doubt and reconnects themselves with c…

When you lose someone, your life changes forever. You go into a spiral of emotions and feelings. Angela Gentile experienced so much after her father's passing that she tried all the things to help. She then founded Sweat Remix. An amazing fitness company that incorporates fitness, yoga, and mindfulness. While talking with Angela, her spirit and ene…

Ben Stimpson on the podcast! Ben and I met through a Facebook group. If you’re into spirituality, are apart of LGBTQ+ community, a student in college, this podcast episode is for you. We talk about going back to school in your 30s and why it’s not a big deal as people make it out to be. Honestly, going back to school in your 30s you don’t have that…

Ah, the 90s. What most of us remember as our childhood. We have a lot of fun, fantical memories of the 90s and what it meant to us growing up. But do we really want to go back to the 90s or keep moving forward in life? Today is the very first round table episode of Thirty Flirty and Nerdy where I have my friends Ashley and James Nickerson, and my b…

Joe Bushey is on the podcast today to chat all about his passions and how he gained over 70K+ On tiktok by sharing what he loves! His passions include: photography education, community, and queer history. We chat about: Joe’s journey into photography Joe’s Favorite photo Did photography give you an easy outlook on content creation? Why Joe started …

Ever wonder how you can bring joy to a child who is in critical condition at hospitals? Critical Care Comics, a charity here in Las Vegas, Nevada, does just that! Volunteers visit childrens hospitals dressed up as their favorite super hero to bring joy to a child. Vice President, Michael Mutzhaus from Critical Care Comics (CCC), joins me on the pod…

I've been asked by people how to support the show if they can't leave an Apple Review...which got me thinking. Now, I have a few different ways for you all to support the show if you can't leave a review! Here's what you can do: 1. Join the News Letter 2. Join my Patreon! (Think we can reach the goal of 50 friends?) 3. Follow/ Subscribe to show on …

Since being more involved in a community of friends, I noticed a new way of dating within the friend group. The new way? Polyamory. Polyamory has been around for years but growing up, I never saw these types of relationships in my close circle of friends. I only heard of these relationships through other religions. My lovely friend, Kristi Gudaitis…

This week on 30, Flirty, and Nerdy, I have one of my best friends on the podcast, Evelyn Linford, to tell her story with mental health. Mental health can come in many different forms and without the right treatment, it can be detremental for an individual. Especially if you need mediciation and can't function with out it. Medication is so beneficia…

As adults we find ourselves dedicated to work that we sometimes forget how important it is to have friends in our lives. Making friends is not as easy as it once was back in the day. There is a bit of a challenge now. I have James Nickerson on the podcast today to chat all about how to make friends in your thirties. James is one of the most extrove…

As we grow, we learn what foods work with our bodies and which ones don't. Dieting can play a huge role in someone's life. A lot of times diets can be harmful to one's body because they want to look a certain way. Katie Hake is on the podcast to change the narrative of dieting and introduce Non-Diets and how it can help someone's mindset over food.…

***EXPLICIT TO SOME LISTENERS*** When I first going to a local bar here in Las Vegas, I decided to hit up one of their trivia nights. Not thinking anything of it. Thinking- Oh It’s Trivia! Should be fun and a chill night. NOPE. Out comes a guy who is a clown. At first I was really nervous as I’m not a huge fan of clowns. I then realized then he was…

For those that know me, know I'm obsessed with coffee. When did my obsession begin? The past 5 years! Since then I would visit tons of different coffee shops in town. I'm excited to introduce Tiffany Biscoe to the pod! We met during an business group hangout in Vegas. When I found out Tiffany had FOUR shops I fangirlled a little. She is the owner o…

Buying your first home can be scary if you have no idea where to start. You may want to buy a home, town home, condo, but where the heck to start!? Aaron Granati is on the podcast today to chat all things real estate. We hear about his story into the industry, why he joined, what he learned throughout his time, and advice he gives listeners about b…

Manifesting has been a buzz word for years. But does it really work and do the job? For Mara Francesca it has! Mara is on the podcast today to chat about how the 30s are the best years of her life all because of manifestation and believing in yourself. Mara Francesca is a Content creator, intuitive tarot reader, a sometimes plus size model, Manifes…

Today on the episode, I have Monique on the podcast to chat all things Pyshcotherapy. I started seeing Monique Janurary 2022 after a really rough breakup. After being able to form my words, I was able to realize that I had depression and anxiety. She helped me find the right medication as well as helping me become the person I am today. While Moniq…

When you think of disabilities a lot of them are noticable. Some are non-noticable and hidden. My friend Julianna has a verity of disabilities that she talks about on the podcast today. We chat about Alkalizing Spondylosis (the hunchback illness) and dyslexia. This is a very inspiring story to listen to as she explains her journey into this chronic…

Fitness is a huge part of life. Without fitness, we would feel sluggish, drained of energy, and overall unhealthiy. The first part of 2022, I was focused solely on changing my mindset. Going to therapy and psychotherapy, and journaling all I can. The second half of 2022, I was focused on fitness. Changing my body and forming healtheir habits. I dec…

Hey everyone! Welcome to the podcast! This episode is a bonus episode for the end of the year. My birthday was December 12th and I thought it would be super fun to highlight all previous guests in sharing their advice in ONE episode. This episode is a massive shout out and thank you to everyone who was involved in the past year, who believes in thi…

Let’s talk about sex! Today’s episode is all about the sexual transmitted disease, herpes. Herpes is one of the most common STDs in the dating scene. In fact, in 2016, 3.7 BILLION people under the age of 50 have HSV-1. Genital herpes caused by HSV-2 affects about 491 MILLION people from 15-49 years old. Chances are, you may have been exposed to her…

Everyone deserves to be pampered, loved, and seen and that is what Winter Rowland does with her boudoir photography. Not only is she talented in taking photos with a camera, but she dives deep into who you are as a person. She helps you feel love within yourself that you probably haven't felt in a long time. Winter takes boudior photography and tur…

Jonathan (Jonny) Barber joins me on the podcast today to chat about all things career and friendship. Jonny and I have been best friends since 2011 which marks 12 years of friendship! We chat every single day so this version of conversation is fun, new, and exciting for me. I learned so much about Jonny that I didn’t really know. Jonny grew up in J…

Imagine: You're in your early 30s, you're married, you have a home and about to move abroad to start your new lives together. Then one day, your life flipped upside down and you find yourself homeless, wifeless, jobless and couch surfing. Andrew shares his story of how in his early thirties, he had everything then lost all and had to start from scr…

Britany Felix is on the podcast this week to talk all things paranormal investigating, ghostly story time, sleep paralysis and how 95% of ghostly encounters can be explained. We also discussed how her mindset and beliefs changed from when she was younger to now as a professional paranormal investigator. This is such a fun episode and I’m so excited…

Your life has no blueprint- your life is yours and you create it as you go! Today on the podcast, I have my high school English teacher, Christopher Zunno as a guest. Zunno chats with me about what it was like teaching my class, why he changed professions, and what he is doing now. He also shares stories of his life when he was 30s, lessons he lear…

What is it like losing your job at 35 and being deported back to the UK almost immediately? Angela Bliss from Yoga Purse and co-creator of Wellness Weekend Markets is on the podcast today to share her story of her 30s, how she followed her passion, and why she decided to never work for anyone again but herself. Born in London, UK. Angela has worked…

“Be yourself because everyone else is already taken” is a quote from Oscar Wilde that Geoff lives by. Geoff is on the podcast today to talk all things on the importance of saying yes to new opportunities that might scare you, why it’s important to be yourself and to not care what others think of you. This episode is a feel-good episode and an inspi…

Danni Sinclair joins us on the podcast this week to chat all about how to create the perfect holsitic interior designs for your home and her story of how she overcame her shadow self to live her life to the fullest! ⭐️ ​Danni's journey as an entrepreneur began after having a mental break from corporate burnout in 2019. She decided that she could no…

What is it like to follow your dreams of dreams that you had since you were 11 years old? Lindsey Bisch is on the podcast today to share her story of how she followed her dream of dreams to work for Weta Workshop in New Zealand. While in this workshop she had the chance to work on her all-time favorite series, Lord of the Rings. Watch the new Amazo…

Your mindset plays an important role as to how you live your life. 30 is still so young! What's that saying? 30 is the new 20s but with money and fun?! In this episode, Leticia and I are chatting all things mindset: starting a new career venture when you feel 'too old', how aging can be super fun and something to look forward to, and how to break l…

There's something magical about turning 30 that is not so talked about. In today's episode, Kelly Bennett and I chat about how being 30 you start to not give fucks and become your authentic self. We chat about: - Kelly's full circle moment - Setting boundaries with friends - How you feel when you express who you are Check out Kelly's Socials! websi…

This week it's story time with one of my best friend's father, Richard Carson. Richard lived a fabulous life in the 80s when he was in his 30s. From being assistant manager at the most famous hotel in NYC (The Wardolf) to spending his evenings at a prestegous night club in London, Richard is no stranger to entertainment. Connect with me: Instagram …

"You got to find your purpose!!!" Is what we hear on a day to day basis. However, they are wrong. We do not "find" our purpose. We actually develop it through life's experiences. In this episode, I chat with Cory Rusin a PHD researcher who is studying purpose. What is purpose and how do we obtain it? In today's episode I chat with Cory Rusin all ab…

If you love aerial and dance, you would absolutely love the story of how an aerial production company came to be in Salt Lake City, Utah. Jax Hernandez and CJ (Julio) Lara are a power couple among power couples! They own the fabulous Temptaxxions. Temptaxxions is an entertainment company that believes in taking back the stage for performers and cre…

Welcome to the very FIRST episode of Thirty, Flirty, and Nerdy! Today’s topic is a very nerdy topic all about Crytpo. Today’s guest is Jake Gallen, one of the only people who I know that is an expert in the Crypto and NFT field. Jake and I became friends through podcasting and I’m excited to have him on as a guest again for this topic. Jake Gallen …

You all know him as Las Vegas’ Golden Pipes– I know him as CJ from The Smith Center! I knew CJ from around 2013 and seeing him grow from a general into a professional performer has been amazing. CJ comes on the show to chat about the progression of his performing career and how he landed the Golden Pipes gig. He shares that hard work does bring suc…

I’m so excited for this episode because I have one of my cousins on as a guest! My cousin Alana is just a year older than me and we have similar life experiences. We grew up together with family vacations, family visits, and so much more that Alana is like an older sister to me. In this episode, Alana shares how important mental health is and how w…

Hey, everyone! Welcome to 30, Flirty, Nerdy. A podcast dedicated to us 30 year olds in navigating life. There will be stories from my favorite people, professionals, and more about what their 30s were like and some advice they wish they’d give their younger selves so that you can live life to the fullest! Turning 30 does not have to be scary. You’r…